Cochise, a Chiricahua, was said to be the most resourceful, most brutal, and most feared Apache. He and his warriors raided in both Mexico and the United States and, when his brother was executed by Americans in 1861, Cochise declared war and fought relentlessly for a decade against the United States, ultimately submitting to the reservation only in the face of overwhelming military superiority. He was a chieftain who lived and prospered by war and died in peace after a sometimes pivotal role in a turbulent border region where he was frequently at odds with the powerful forces of two nations. Yet, until this book was written, there was no thoroughly researched and objective study of him, his career, and his influence.--Provided by publisher. On September 5, 1886, the entire nation rejoiced as the news flashes from the southwest that the Apache war leader Geronimo had surrendered to Brigadier General Nelson A. Miles. At the time of his surrender, Geronimo was accompanied by chief Naiche (the son of the great Cochise), sixteen other warriors, fourteen women, and six children. It had taken a force of 5,000 regular army troops and a series of false promises to "capture" the group. The full story of Geronimo is here assembled from the direct knowledge of Geronimo gained during his captivity and the various pieces of information pertaining to his life before capture.--Provided by publisher.